Body & Soul
Ethan Iverson & Lee Konitz Lyrics
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For you I sigh, for you dear only
Why haven't you seen it
I'm all for you body and soul
I spend my days in longing
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I tell you I mean it
I can't believe it
It's hard to conceive it
That you'd turn away romance
Are you pretending
It looks like the ending
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
My life a wreck you're making
You know I'm yours for the very taking
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
These lyrics are a beautiful and poignant expression of unrequited love. The singer is deeply in love with someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate their feelings. The first verse establishes the depth of the singer's love - they are sad and lonely without their beloved and sigh for them constantly. The second verse delves into their confusion and hurt at their beloved's apparent rejection. They wonder why they are being wronged and pledge that their love is genuine and wholehearted.
The third verse takes a more desperate turn as the singer tries to convince their beloved to give them one more chance. They can't believe that their love is being ignored and plead for the chance to prove themselves. The final verse has a note of resignation as the singer acknowledges that their beloved is causing them pain, but they are still willing to surrender themselves completely.
Overall, these lyrics are a heartbreaking but beautiful expression of love and longing. They capture the all-consuming feeling of being in love with someone who doesn't love you back and the pain and desperation that can come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is sad and lonely
I am experiencing feelings of melancholy due to my separation from you.
For you I sigh, for you dear only
My yearning and longing is solely for you and no one else.
Why haven't you seen it
I am disappointed that you have failed to recognize my deep affection for you.
I'm all for you body and soul
I am fully committed to you both physically and emotionally.
I spend my days in longing
My days are consumed with desiring your presence.
And wondering why it's me you're wronging
I am confused as to why you are neglecting or mistreating me.
I tell you I mean it
I am sincere in my declarations of love and devotion.
I'm all for you body and soul
I am entirely dedicated to you in every aspect of my being.
I can't believe it
I am in a state of disbelief or denial at the prospect of losing you.
It's hard to conceive it
The thought of being without you is difficult for me to comprehend.
That you'd turn away romance
I am surprised that you would reject or dismiss the possibility of a romantic relationship with me.
Are you pretending
I am questioning whether you are being genuine with me or not.
It looks like the ending
It appears as though our relationship may have reached its conclusion.
Unless I could have just one more chance to prove, dear
If given the opportunity, I would demonstrate my dedication and love to you once again.
My life a wreck you're making
Your rejection or absence is causing me great emotional distress and turmoil.
You know I'm yours for just the taking
I am willing to offer myself to you completely and without reservation.
I'd gladly surrender myself to you body and soul
I am willing to relinquish all control and submit myself entirely to you, in body and spirit.
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Frank Eyton, John Green, Robert Sour
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